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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.61, 450.89 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.61, 450.89 and 95.19 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.61 : 450.89 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.61/450.89 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.61x = 450.89 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.61x = 42,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,920.22/300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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